Ex-pro wrestler, Mixed Media Arts (MMA) star, and bodybuilder Katsuya Kitamura died suddenly of acute heart failure in October at the age of 36. Before his death, he was still training, losing weight, and building muscle.
The official website of the Japan Arm Wrestling Association (JAWA) issued an obituary stating that Kitamura died of acute heart failure at 3:54 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the age of 36. A farewell ceremony for close relatives was held in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 21.
‘Restricted Diet And Weight Loss’
Kitamura is a former Japanese professional wrestler who was once known as the “110kg muscle beast.” He was also a fitness internet influencer and updated his Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube channels until a few days before his death. On Oct. 11, he posted on Instagram for the last time, uploading a video of himself working his chest muscles, saying he was preparing for a competition, and the post included the words “restricted diet” and “weight loss.”
